# Quick Note vs Desktop Note

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Note at 5.0 against Desktop Note's 4.6. Quick Note also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Quick Note's written reviews are positive against 91% of Desktop Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Quick Note ships an update every 4 days, Desktop Note every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Note | Desktop Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-note-sticky-notes-menu/id1472935217/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kauntey Suryawanshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/927381428) | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-note-sticky-notes-menu/id1472935217)

Capture ideas instantly with a fast, focused notepad that syncs across your devices. Enjoy rich text formatting, organized folders, and quick search. A Pro version offers unlimited notes and customization.

**Highlights:** Instant note capture, Rich text formatting, Folder organization, iCloud sync, Menu bar integration, Customizable settings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Note Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

This app allows you to create and display digital sticky notes directly on your desktop. Customize note colors, add checklists, and use widgets to keep your reminders visible. Notes sync across devices via iCloud for secure access.

**Highlights:** Desktop sticky notes, Customizable note colors, To-do checklists, Desktop widgets, Pin notes above windows (macOS), iCloud sync, Privacy protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Note free?

Quick Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Desktop Note free?

Desktop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quick Note or Desktop Note?

Quick Note is rated higher. Quick Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Desktop Note averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Quick Note or Desktop Note have ads?

Neither Quick Note nor Desktop Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Note or Desktop Note?

Quick Note ships an update every 4 days, and Desktop Note every 4 weeks. Most recently, Quick Note was updated on October 6, 2026 and Desktop Note on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*